“You’re the center of everyone’s universe, you know,” I manage. “Everyone on the ranch. Everyone in your family. They all look to you, and you never ever let them down.” He breathes in. Out. “They’re everything to me.” God, how have I not gone up in a fireball yet? Because truly, there is nothing sexier than a man who shows up for the people he loves. He’s showing up for me. “You being here.” I swallow. “Sticking up for me. Helping me. Filling me in on everything I missed with Dad. That’s everything to me, Cash. You’re a good man, and I…” The edges of his eyes crinkle. “What, honey?” “At
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